About this role
System Administrator for USCENTCOM operations to maintain reliable Windows-based server infrastructure, ensure security, data integrity, and continuity in a mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage enterprise server infrastructure
- Develop and implement solutions for servers and configurations
- Troubleshoot AD/GP issues
- Perform advanced installations, upgrades, patching
- Monitor and tune systems
Technical Overview
Strong focus on Windows Server administration, AD/GP, DISA STIG compliance, patching, disaster recovery, and automation (PowerShell, Ansible); virtualization (VMware) and cloud readiness (Azure) are assets.
Ideal Candidate
Mid-level systems administrator with 8+ years of enterprise Windows Server experience, AD, and GP, plus DISA STIG experience. Strong in patching, backup/recovery, and automation with PowerShell/Ansible; familiar with VMware and DoD environments.
Must-Have Skills
Technical trainingcertifications (CompTIA Security+)or a degree in a related field.Minimum 8+ years of experience in system administrationProficiency in managing and troubleshooting Windows Server environmentsActive Directoryand Group PolicyStrong experience with system configurationpatchingand lifecycle managementExperience with system backuprecoveryand continuity processesAbility to operate within structured change management processes in a mission-critical environment
Nice-to-Have Skills
Advanced certifications (e.g.Microsoft Certified: Azure AdministratorCompTIA Server+or equivalent)Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g.VMwareHyper-V)Familiarity with automation and scripting (e.g.PowerShellAnsible)Experience supporting DoD or Combatant Command environmentsStrong ability to evaluate and recommend technical improvements and modernization efforts
Tools & Platforms
Active DirectoryGroup PolicyWindows ServerPowerShellAnsibleVMwareDISA STIGAzure
Required Skills
Windows ServerActive DirectoryGroup PolicyDISA STIGspatchinglifecycle managementbackup and recoverychange managementdisaster recoverySOPsPlaybooksPowerShellAnsibleVMware
Hard Skills
Windows ServerActive DirectoryGroup PolicyDISA STIGspatchinglifecycle managementbackup and recoverychange managementdisaster recoverySOPsplaybooksPowerShellAnsibleVMware
Soft Skills
strong troubleshootingcommunicationleadershipcoordinationteamwork
Certifications
Required
CompTIA Security+
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure AdministratorCompTIA Server+VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Keywords for Your Resume
system administratorwindows serveractive directorygroup policyDISA STIGPowerShellAnsibleVMwareAzure AdministratorCompTIA Security+disaster recoverybackup and recoverychange managementSOPsplaybooksDoD environments
Deal Breakers
Lacking CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification, Less than 8 years of system administration experience, No Windows Server/AD/GP experience, Inability to operate under structured change management
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